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Wran Family History

Wran Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wan, Gran, Wren, Uran, Bran, Wray, Oran, Whan, Tran, Cran

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Where is the Wran family from?

You can see how Wran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Wran families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wran's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wran. 100% of Wran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wran census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 947 immigration records available for the last name Wran. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Wran. For the veterans among your Wran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wran lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wran in 1971 was 48, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wran ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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